Sentry Key Immobilizer System: Notes
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
| SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS | ||
|---|---|---|
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
| SKIS INDICATOR FAILS TO LIGHT DURING BULB TEST | 1. Indicator faulty. | 1. Test and replace the faulty instrument cluster or bulb as required. |
| 2. Fuse faulty. | 2. Test and replace the SKIM fused B(+) and fused ignition switch output (run-start) fuses in the fuse block as required. | |
| - | 3. Ground circuit faulty. | 3. Test and repair the SKIM ground circuit as required. |
| - | 4. Fused B(+) circuit faulty. | 4. Test and repair the SKIM fused B(+) circuit as required. |
| - | 5. Fused ignition switch output circuit faulty. | 5. Test and repair the SKIM fused ignition switch output (run-start) circuit as required. |
| SKIS INDICATOR FLASHES WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO THE "ON" POSITION | 1. Invalid key in ignition switch lock cylinder. | 1. Replace the key with a known valid key. |
| 2. Key-related fault. | 2. Use a DRBIII(R) scan tool to diagnose the key-related fault. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information. | |
| SKIS INDICATOR LIGHTS SOLID FOLLOWING BULB TEST | 1. SKIS system malfunction/fault detected. | 1. Use a DRBIII(R) scan tool to diagnose the SKIS. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information. |
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